A Distinguished Collection of Jade Carvings, Lots 501-530 A GROUP OF ELEVEN SMALL CARVINGS OF VARIOUS ANIMALS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: three crouching cats, each with the head turned to one side of the body, carved respectively from chicken-bone-toned stone with areas of black staining, chicken-bone-toned stone with russet inclusions, and white stone with golden patches; and two recumbent cats, both facing forwards and with the forelegs stretched out in front, carved respectively from even white stone and pale green stone with areas of russet staining; three rams, each with the legs tucked beneath the bodies, the stones of respectively pale green tone, white and grey tone, and mottled green and reddish-brown tone; a dog with a rounded body and the head turned to the right to look towards its long curled tail, the stone of pale green tone with pale yellow patches; a mouse detailed with the face resting on its front paws, the stone of mottled pale green and beige tone; an elephant standing foursquare, the stone of even white tone. The largest: 4.2cm (1 5/8in) long. (11). 明及更晚 玉雕動物一組十一件